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Unit 1 - Biochemistry Review

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 11mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the function of this macromolecule?

a)

Short term energy

b)

Make up cell membranes

c)

Speed up chemical reactions

d)

Store genetic material

2.

Which of the following is NOT a major role of lipids?

a)

Carrying genetic material

b)

Insulation

c)

Make up biological membranes

d)

Long term energy storage

3.

Carbohydrates are important type of biological molecule to carry out life functions. Which is NOT true regarding carbohydrates?

a)

Monomers are sugars like glucose

b)
Carbohydrates are made up of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen atoms.
c)

Living things store extra sugars as these complex molecules

d)

Carbohydrates are the main substance that makes up biological membranes

4.

A macromolecule is made up of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen in a ratio of 1 carbon atom to 2 hydrogen atoms to 1 oxygen atom (1:2:1), what is the macromolecule?

a)

Lipid

b)

Carbohydrate

c)

Nucleic Acid

d)

Protein

5.

Fats, oils, and cholesterol are all which types of macromolecule?

a)

Nucleic acid

b)

Carbohydrate

c)

Protein

d)

Lipid

6.

Which type of macromolecule is responsible for lowering the activation energy for chemical reactions in the body?

a)

Nucleic Acid

b)

Protein (Enzymes)

c)

Carbohydrate

d)

Lipid

7.

A sugar, phosphate group, and a nitrogen base form the building blocks of which macromolecule?

a)

Carbohydrate

b)
Protein
c)
Lipid
d)

Nucleic Acid

8.

True or False: Enzymes function best at specific temperatures

a)

True

b)

False

9.

Which of the following are an example of a nucleic acid?

a)
Vitamin and Mineral
b)
Carbohydrate and Enzyme
c)
DNA and RNA
d)
Protein and Lipid
10.

A molecule is composed of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen. This molecule is soluble in oil but NOT in water. What type of macromolecule is this?

a)
Lipid
b)
Nucleic acid
c)
Carbohydrate
d)
Protein
11.

Which of the following about enzymes is false?

a)
Enzymes are only found in animals.
b)

Enzymes are special proteins.

c)
Enzymes speed up chemical reactions.
d)

Enzymes are destroyed during chemical reactions.

12.

True or False: Each enzyme has an optimal pH range.

a)

True

b)

False

13.

Refer to the graph.

Which of the following is true about enzymes?

a)

Enzyme activity decreases as temperature decreases

b)

Enzyme activity decreases has temperature increases

c)

Enzyme activity increases as temperature decreases

d)

Enzyme activity increases as temperature increases

14.

Which of the following does NOT impact enzyme activity?

a)

pH

b)

Amount of substrate present

c)

Temperature

d)

Salinity concentrations

15.

True or False: Each enzyme's active site can fit any and all substrates.

a)

True

b)

False

16.

Where might this macromolecule be found?

a)

Making up cell membranes

b)

Nucleus of a cell

c)

Muscles

d)

Speeding up chemical reactions

17.

What type of macromolecule is this?

a)

Carbohydrate

b)

Lipid

c)

Protein

d)

Nucleic Acid

18.

Carbohydrates are a type of macromolecule. Select all that is true about carbohydrates.

a)

Main function is to provide short term energy

b)

Monomer is glucose/saccarahide

c)

They contain carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen in a ratio of 1:2:1

d)

Store extra sugars as complex carbohydrates

e)

Main substance makes up cell membranes

19.

Proteins are a type of macromolecule. Select all that is true about proteins.

a)

Made up of carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, and nitrogen

b)

Monomer is the amino acid

c)

Speeds up chemical reactions

d)

Builds hormones and repairs cells and tissues

e)

Are fats, oils, and waxes

20.

Lipids are a type of macromolecule. Select all that is true about lipids.

a)

Made up of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen

b)

Used as long term energy, makes up cell membranes, and insulates

c)

NOT soluble in water

d)

Are fats, oils, and waxes.

e)

Used for short term energy